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© Rocky Pop

© Rocky Pop

© Rocky Pop

© Rocky Pop

© Rocky Pop

© Rocky Pop

© Rocky Pop

© Rocky Pop

© Rocky Pop

© Rocky Pop

© Rocky Pop

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Fun, budget-friendly three-star hotel with a pop culture twist
This hotel offers a unique and lively mountain stay just minutes from Chamonix centre.
This hotel embraces a quirky pop culture vibe inspired by the 1980s - think Pac-Man, R2-D2 and Space Invaders - creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere where guests of all ages can relax, connect and enjoy mountain life.
The hotel’s 148 modern rooms cater to everyone from solo travellers to large groups, with cosy options designed for families and spacious penthouses accommodating up to twelve guests. All rooms come equipped with HDTV, free movies-on-demand and unlimited high-speed WiFi, plus comfortable bedding and private bathrooms with shower.
The hotel encourages socialising with its lively communal areas, including a restaurant with hearty meals and local specialities, a Japanese-inspired dining room with stunning views, a cocktail bar, and two sunny patios where you can enjoy games like pétanque and table football. For downtime, cosy lounges with Chesterfield sofas await.
Guests can hire or buy ski equipment on site, book lessons through the ESF of Les Houches, and take advantage of amenities like free outdoor parking, self-service laundry, and a variety of fun activities including table tennis, billiards, arcade games, and even a photo booth.
Ideal for families, groups of friends, couples or corporate retreats, the hotel also offers seven versatile seminar rooms designed with gamers in mind, perfect for team building and meetings in a relaxed setting.
Whether you come for winter skiing, summer hiking, or simply to soak up the stunning mountain views of Mont Blanc, RockyPop Hotel provides an affordable, spirited base for your alpine adventures.
The comfortable, quirky bar area offers all your favourite tipples and is a great place to relax after a busy day on the mountain.
The vibrant restaurant offers a variety of cuisines to suit everyone, from a burger stand and pizza van to traditional Savoyard dishes. Half-board options with classic meals are also available.
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An opportunity to get in the picture with Teresa Kaufman as your personal photographer, guide and story teller. This is the perfect activity accessible to everyone; children, adults, grandparents - easy walking, incredible scenery, a moment to share. Non-skiers will love it in the winter. An activity to experience with loved ones or to give as a gift.
This is the original form of back-country sking and is horse drawn, plus great fun!
This open air ice rink is open throughout the winter months from late December to the end of March. It is situated on the main road just opposite the exit toward the train station and the motorway.
Parc de Merlet is a great place to spot some local animals in their natural environment. A nature reserve, rather than a zoo, the park is perched on a large plateau high above Les Houches.
The Chamonix valley is home to one of the largest indoor climbing walls in France. The Mont Blanc Escalade is located in Les Houches and is open all year.
Situated in a house dating back to the 1750's, this museum showcases mountain lifestyles from the reconstruction of three pieces of traditional housing and objects from everyday life.
This restaurant is part of the popular Rocky Pop Hotel, opened in December 2016, whose ethos is "joy and togetherness".
Quirkily decorated, as the name suggests, this restaurant has different rooms for different moods. Grab a quick coffee and a snack at the breakfast bar, enjoy a casual meal in the retro formica kitchen area, or sit and take your time over dinner at one of the large tables in the dining room. They also have a large sunny terrace where they serve up a nice BBQ in the summer and a kids play area.
An authentic Alpine farmhouse with a charming ambience and great food. Located right in the middle of Les Houches ski resort, this chalet serves delicious home-cooked local produce.
Brilliantly located in the heart of the Les Houches Prarion ski area.
Just across the road from the Bellevue lift in Les Houches, this is a perfect spot to recharge your batteries after a day on the mountain, or pop in for lunch.
Le Delice in Les Houches serves fresh seasonal dishes made from scratch, including two flavour-packed burgers with homemade fries. There are veggie vegan and gluten-free options, plus a great drinks list with beers on tap cocktails and local liqueurs. Whether you're after lunch dinner or just a drink it's a welcoming spot with something for everyone.
Quirkily decorated, as the name suggests, this restaurant has different rooms for different moods. Grab a quick coffee and a snack at the breakfast bar, enjoy a casual meal in the retro formica kitchen area, or sit and take your time over dinner at one of the large tables in the dining room. They also have a large sunny terrace where they serve up a nice BBQ in the summer and a kids play area.
Rocky Pop in Les Houches is a vibrant, family-friendly destination that brings fun, flavour, and energy to the heart of the Alps. Combining the best of casual dining with a lively atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot to unwind after a day on the slopes or simply enjoy a relaxed meal with friends and family.
Parc de Merlet is a great place to spot some local animals in their natural environment. A nature reserve, rather than a zoo, the park is perched on a large plateau high above Les Houches.
Situated in a house dating back to the 1750's, this museum showcases mountain lifestyles from the reconstruction of three pieces of traditional housing and objects from everyday life.
This small two person chairlift is only open for a short time in summer, but it's great if you want to take a close up look at the bottom of the Glacier des Bossons.
Les Houches sits at the bottom end of the Chamonix Valley and is a popular place for hikers, mountaineers and mountain bikers in the summer months.
Brévent is the closest summer lift to the centre of Chamonix and its impressive rocky summit rises to 2,525m above sea level.
The Tramway du Mont Blanc runs from the bottom of the valley in Le Fayet all the way up to the Nid d'Aigle at 2,380m above Les Houches.
Les Houches is one of the largest towns in the Chamonix Valley, spreading over 8km from Vaudagne and the Col de Voza at one end, towards the bottom of the Taconnaz glacier and the Merlet Animal park at the other.
Les Bossons is a sleepy little village just a five-minute drive from the centre Chamonix on the road to Les Houches. It is fairly spread out and consists mainly of chalet-style properties and is popular with families due to its school.
Chamonix is a lively market town known as both a world-class ski resort and mountaineering destination. Consequently, it is bustling with activity, in both the winter and summer seasons. Situated in the Haute-Savoie region of France, Chamonix is bordered by Switzerland and Italy and dominated by the incredible Aiguilles de Chamonix mountain chain which peaks at the top of Mont Blanc (4,810m) - the highest in Western Europe.
Les Praz is a small picturesque village on the outskirts of Chamonix. The village is surrounded by forests and streams making it an idyllic mountain hideaway and a popular place to live. You will find many chalet-style properties in this area. It is also home to a number of good bars and restaurants.
Argentière is a picturesque village within the Chamonix Valley and is just a short 10-minute car journey from Chamonix town. This charming village has been less affected by wealthy tourists and ex-patriots from various countries who have chosen to make their living in the mountains. It therefore retains a lot of authentic French charm and has a beautiful unspoilt high street with patisseries, boulangeries and wine bars.
Le Tour is a small, quaint little village at the far end of the Chamonix Valley in the Domaine de la Balme area. Take a stroll around the back streets to see some of the classically Alpine-style houses and the church dome. Look up to see the glaciers reaching down towards you, which are really impressive even in the height of summer.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsChamonix hosts a wide range of sporting events throughout the year. The biggest ones include the Mont Blanc Marathon in June and the UTMB trail running race in August. In March, the Unlimited Festival brings ravers to the mountains while Musilac Mont Blanc takes place a month later. At the end of July, the Cosmo Jazz Festival hosts concerts all around the valley.
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